In the 20th century, this religion and its practices were reformed by a woman nicknamed "Mama Olga". The peji is an altar used in this religion, while the terreiro is this religion's house of worship.
In the 20th century, this religion and its practices were reformed by a woman nicknamed "Mama Olga". The peji is an altar used in this religion, while the terreiro is this religion's house of worship. Sects of this religion include Ketu, which focuses on the worship of the goddess Oxum [osh-um] as well as Jeje. This religion's ceremonies include the worship of Baba Egum, or ancestor spirits. Practitioners of this religion call themselves "povo de santo", which means people of the Saint. Some followers of them may practice a form of dance-fighting known as capoeira, and most speak Portuguese. For ten points, name this African-based religion practiced in Brazil. 
In the 20th century, this religion and its practices were reformed by a woman nicknamed "Mama Olga".
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